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Maine is seeing warmer falls. Could this autumn be warmer than normal?
4+ day, 3+ hour ago (419+ words) PORTLAND (WGME) -- Fall is right around the corner, and Portland, along with cities across the U.S., has been experiencing warmer autumns since 1970. So, how will this fall shape up compared to normal? El Niño brewing in the Pacific could play a…...
Graham Platner makes first public appearance since dropping out of race at veterans march
6+ day, 1+ hour ago (99+ words) wgme.com ELLSWORTH (WGME) -- Former Democratic Senate nominee Graham Platner will make his first public appearance Monday since withdrawing from the race following a sexual assault allegation Platner was originally planned to speak at an Ellsworth rally held by Hancock…...
Severe drought expands into parts of central Maine, now covering nearly 14% of state
1+ week, 1+ day ago (260+ words) PORTLAND (WGME) -- If it seems like your town has been missing out on any steady rainfall recently, you’re probably right. While we’ve seen our share of showers and storms, it seems as if we’ve missed out on soaking rains. I…...
Rep. Pingree speaks out against plans for new ICE facility in Maine
1+ week, 1+ day ago (136+ words) PORTLAND (WGME) -- Congresswoman Chellie Pingree says she's alarmed by reports that ICE plans to build a new facility in central Maine. The Town of Newport confirmed this, adding that any agreement in place for a federal agency to use the…...
Graham Platner no longer scheduled to speak at Labor Day rally in Ellsworth
1+ week, 3+ day ago (372+ words) by PATRICK WHITTLE Associated Press Platner, who won the nomination in June but dropped out in July after Politico reported that a former girlfriend said he sexually assaulted her, had been scheduled to speak Monday at the rally in Ellsworth,…...
After drier than normal August, Maine could see more rainfall in September
1+ week, 3+ day ago (248+ words) PORTLAND (WGME) -- August is now in the rearview mirror, and it was a month with many ups and downs. So let's take a look back at how the month played out compared to average. In total, there were 18 days that…...
Cloudy Wednesday in Maine as Portland officially logs second-hottest summer on record
1+ week, 4+ day ago (424+ words) by Meteorologist Hannah Sheehy, WGME PORTLAND (WGME) -- A cloudy day is expected across Maine, with a few peaks of sunshine possible at times. Widespread rain will move through overnight tonight. Meanwhile, Portland has officially logged its second-hottest summer on record,…...
Warm summer nights are becoming more common in Maine
2+ week, 6+ day ago (288+ words) by Meteorologist Hannah Sheehy, WGME PORTLAND (WGME) -- Warm summer nights have been frequent this season so far. In fact, one of our July nights in Portland ranked among the top ten warmest summer nights on record. And this isn’t just…...
Sen. Collins claims ICE will end enhanced operations in Maine
3+ week, 4+ day ago (21+ words) WGME Sen. Collins claims ICE will end enhanced operations in Maine...
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson endorses Paul LePage in Maine's 2nd District
3+ week, 5+ day ago (274+ words) AUBURN (WGME) -- Former Governor Paul LePage received a big-name endorsement Monday in the race for Maine’s 2nd Congressional District. Speaker of the House Mike Johnson says LePage is “one of the most qualified and competent people for the job.” Surrounded by…...